Susan Louise Peterson

On Sept. 3, 2015 Susan Louise Peterson "Crazy Susie" gained her Angel Wings.

Susie was born on March 22, 1959 in Condon, Oregon to Jerry Jay Sargent and Ona Arleta Adkins (Zorn). As a child she enjoyed her younger years living in Kinzu, Oregon. Shortly thereafter, her family embarked on a journey that lead them to Montana, A place where she always held in her heart as "home." They spent much of her time in Montana in the small town of Chester, where she met the love of her life and husband of 38 years, Gordon J. Peterson and started her family. They soon gave birth to a son Jeffery W. Peterson, and a daughter Heather M. Peterson. In 1984 they moved to the Flathead Valley where they lived and loved life for many years. Recently they journeyed to Ely, Nevada in search of a new beginnings.

Susie is preceded in death by her father Jerry J. Sargent; her stepfather Raymond E. Zorn; and her grandson Tucker J. Peterson. She was also met at the gates by several of her grandparents, aunts, uncles, a nephew, and many close friends.

Susie was survived by her mother Ona A. Zorn; husband Gordon J. Peterson; son Jeffery W. Peterson and his wife, Ranee; her daughter Heather M Peterson; niece Susie. M. Thompson and husband John; brothers, Jim J. Sargent and wife Sue; Dennis R. Sargent and wife Sarah; Leo R. Butterfield and wife Tammy; sister Kathy R. Reither and husband Mike; grandchildren, Cameron W. Peterson, Hunter T. Peterson, Jeffery M. Peterson, and her youngest grandson Denali R. Peterson; as well as many other nieces, nephews, and not to forget her beloved weiner dogs.

Funeral arrangements are being set for Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. in The Hungry Horse Chapel, Hungry Horse. There will be a potluck and celebration of Susie's life at The Packer's Roost in Coram immediately following the funeral services. Contributions can be sent to the Whitefish Credit Union 320 Nucleus Ave Columbia Falls MT 59912, for the Crazy Susie Memorial Fund, C/O Jeffery Peterson5104.